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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

LX03 VTPMOT history

LX03 VTP is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 50,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LX03 VTP blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,620 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX03 VTP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX03 VTP was last recorded at 50,620 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,938 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
682 miles
Average per year
1,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,620 miles
  • 2025 – 49,938 miles
  • 2024 – 48,947 miles
  • 2023 – 47,706 miles
  • 2022 – 46,787 miles
  • 2021 – 45,791 miles
  • 2020 – 45,004 miles
  • 2019 – 43,586 miles
  • 2018 – 42,156 miles
  • 2017 – 38,887 miles
  • 2016 – 36,328 miles
  • 2015 – 33,906 miles
  • 2014 – 31,560 miles
  • 2013 – 28,576 miles
  • 2012 – 25,456 miles
  • 2011 – 23,671 miles
  • 2010 – 21,503 miles
  • 2009 – 18,373 miles
  • 2008 – 17,950 miles
  • 2007 – 16,353 miles
  • 2006 – 13,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,620 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,620 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,620 miles
    Test number
    735373267959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,938 miles (+991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    49,938 miles
    Test number
    627644407879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass48,947 miles (+1,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    48,947 miles
    Test number
    830674527965
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass47,706 miles (+919)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    47,706 miles
    Test number
    102349818303
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrosion

  5. Pass46,787 miles (+996)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,787 miles
    Test number
    762348721068
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in places
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded in places

  6. Pass45,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,791 miles
    Test number
    528178435292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail45,791 miles (+787)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,791 miles
    Test number
    175840901355
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass45,004 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,004 miles
    Test number
    485549828010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,586 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,586 miles
    Test number
    650701399626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,156 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,156 miles
    Test number
    829433897047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail42,153 miles (+3,266)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,153 miles
    Test number
    133500525172
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass38,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,887 miles
    Test number
    145904316490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,887 miles (+2,559)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,887 miles
    Test number
    361968830383
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass36,328 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,328 miles
    Test number
    881366819558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,906 miles (+2,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,906 miles
    Test number
    938188955002
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass31,560 miles (+2,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,560 miles
    Test number
    765593464049
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass28,576 miles (+3,120)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,576 miles
    Test number
    669352473009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  18. Pass25,456 miles (+1,785)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,456 miles
    Test number
    118994682408
    • NoteFront and rear discs marked corroded

  19. Pass23,671 miles (+2,168)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,671 miles
    Test number
    317762061083
    • NoteFront discs corroding

  20. Pass21,503 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,503 miles
    Test number
    164799370462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,373 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,373 miles
    Test number
    212146409056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,950 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,950 miles
    Test number
    694034178073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,353 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,353 miles
    Test number
    831104367090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    13,411 miles
    Test number
    593646866089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX03 VTP

Does LX03 VTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX03 VTP is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX03 VTP?
The MOT on LX03 VTP is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX03 VTP done?
LX03 VTP was recorded at 50,620 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 1,859 miles a year.
Has LX03 VTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX03 VTP has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LX03 VTP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX03 VTP find?
LX03 VTP passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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